Barnsley Man Was Stabbed

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Police have named the man killed in Barnsley on Saturday, as Philip Alan Smith.

The 36 year old was found with stab wounds in Church Street in Thurnscoe at around 4.30 after a disturbance near the junction with Houghton Road.

Officers are still questioning one man on suspicion or murder. 3 others have been released on bail.

Detective Superintendent Andy Thompson, the senior investigating officer, said:

"Extensive house-to-house and forensic enquiries have been taking place to establish the facts in this case. I still wish to hear from anyone who has any information or who witnessed the disturbance in Thurnscoe on Saturday afternoon."

Anyone with information that could assist the ongoing murder investigation should contact the incident room at South Yorkshire Police in confidence on 01709 443507. Alternatively people can phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.